Fan Casting Commissioner James Gordon in Tom Mankiewicz's Batman

Gotham's gruff, weary police commissioner—a street-level cop who rose through the ranks and has seen too much. Gordon is skeptical of anyone, especially a man dressed as a bat, but he's also a pragmatist who recognizes results. He's the moral backbone of the film, a man trying to uphold law and order in a city that has lost its soul. With a sharp, sardonic edge—Gordon is frustrated, overworked, and desperately needs a drink. His reluctant partnership with Batman is a tense, grudging alliance built on mutual respect. He represents the system Batman works outside of, but ultimately, Gordon trusts his instincts and joins the fight.